MUS102
Individual TutorialElective — 1 credit, 1 hour lecture/labIndividual supplemental instruction in a wide range of areas including but not limited to musicianship, theory, harmony, composition, arranging and history. Students may take up to 8 elective credits of MUS102. Please note: MUS102 is not a substitute for instrumental or Vocal Private Instruction, or for core musicianship or jazz theory course requirements.

MUS104
Drum Set Technique for Non-DrummersElective — 2 credits, 2 hours lecture/labBasic drum set technique as applied to jazz and related styles of music. All instruments and voice.

MUS110
Vocal Technique for InstrumentalistsElective — 1 credit, 1 hour lecture/labAn introduction to vocal technique and song interpretation. Repertoire includes the Great American Songbook and standard and contemporary jazz. Covers basic stage presence and microphone technique.Instrumentalists may take up to 2 credits of Vocal Technique for Instrumentalists.

MUS205
Chart Reading Workshop for Drummers3 credits, 3 hours lecture/labA hands-on workshop for drummers designed to develop proficiency in sight reading and interpreting standard lead sheets and drum charts for both large and small ensemble. Students work with pre-recorded jazz, funk, Latin, pop, rock, fusion and show arrangements. Covers articulations, set-ups, fills, tempo modulation, negotiating stick changes and utilizing the click track.

MUS208
Gypsy Jazz Guitar Style and Technique2 credits, 2 hours lecture/labAnalysis and practical application of the stylistic and technical aspects of gypsy jazz guitar style from Django Reinhardt to the present.An acoustic guitar (played with a pick) is required.

MUS209A and MUS209BPractical Applications for the Rhythm SectionElective — 2 credits, 2 hours lecture/labA two-semester hands-on, interactive course for pianists, guitarists, bassists and drummers focusing on rhythmic considerations relevant to the rhythm section. Course covers the role of the individual and the rhythm section as a credit as applied to jazz, Afro-Caribbean, South American and World music styles past and present.

MUS150
Introduction to North Indian TablaElective — 2 credits, 2 hours lecture/labAn introductory course focusing on proper posture, tone production and hand and finger techniques required for the practice of Indian percussion. Students learn the fundamentals of North Indian rhythmic concepts through exercises and classical compositions, and master complex Indian rhythmic cycles through the recitation of vocal percussion syllables. Soloing, arranging, and compositional concepts are also applied to jazz and other styles of music.Prerequisites: Open to instrumentalists and vocalists. Students must own or rent tabla. Tabla may be purchased or rented from the Ali Akbar College Store in Berkeley (aacmstore.org)

MUS240
Brazilian Jazz Guitar Styles and TechniquesElective — 2 credits, 2 hours lecture/labThe intersection of various styles of Brazilian music (samba, bossa nova, baião, frevo and choro among others) with jazz and their application to the guitar. Open to all guitarists: acoustic and electric, nylon and steel string, pick and fingerstyle.

MUS250
North Indian Music Fundamentals Through VoiceElective — 2 credits, 2 hours lecture/labA general overview of the styles, forms and practices of the traditional North Indian vocal tradi- tion. Open to both vocalists and instrumentalists, this course includes participatory singing, familiar- ization with the Indian solfège system, exploration of the melodic concepts of raga, and the rhythmic concepts of tala. Prerequisites: Musicianship 100B.

MUS190A and MUS190B
Yoga for MusiciansElective — 1 credit, 1 hours labA course for musicians to strengthen mind, body and spirit. Warm-ups, stretches and posture exercises alleviate the aches and pains that can result from playing; breathing techniques increase lung capacity and reduce stress; and meditation eases performance anxiety and promotes greater awareness of the moment.

MUS191Alexander TechniqueElective — 2 credits, 2 hours lecture/lab
A hands-on introduction to the Alexander Technique, a method used by musicians worldwide to prevent and resolve playing-related injuries, pain and/or stage fright. Inappropriate muscular tension and unconscious habits of misuse can interfere with technical facility, sound quality, freedom of expression and the joy of playing music. The Alexander Technique enables instrumentalists and vocalists to develop poise and ease of movement in practice and performance.

MUS204The Application of Eurhythmics to Jazz RepertoireElective — 2 credits, 2 hours lecture/lab
Interpreting distinct rhythmic and melodic aspects of select repertoire through coordinated physical movement and the voice. Instrumentalists and vocalists gain a deeper understanding of the rhythmic and melodic underpinnings of significant jazz and related repertoire to facilitate performance. Note: students are advised to wear comfortable clothing to class.